Sixteen Passengers Die in Ghastly Auto Crash on Kano-Kaduna Highway
Sixteen passengers have died in a lone auto crash along the Kano-Kaduna Highway in Kaduna state.
Four others were injured in the accident, involving a Toyota bus marked TRB 674 ZG.
The accident occurred on Sunday at Tabani Sani Junction axis of the road.
The bus was conveying passengers from Kano to Makurdi, the Benue state capital, when the driver who was speeding, lost control of the vehicle.
Amidst the confusion, the bus crashed into a ditch.
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Bodies of those killed in the crash were taken to the Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria, while the injured were rushed to the Makurdi General Hospital.
He said investigation into the crash revealed that of the 20 people involved, four were injured, but sadly, 16 people lost their lives.
According to him, Kaduna State is a critical corridor, therefore the state Command has established instruments of safety that will guide transporters on the importance of safe travels at all times.
He called on all stakeholders, particularly the transport unions, to help reach out and advocate the language of safety to their drivers.
He added that the Corps is partnering with media outlets to better inform the public on the perils of dangerous driving, overloading, driving with worn-out tires, and fatigue caused by long journeys.
